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EU Presses China over Exports of Rare Earth Elements and Ukraine War
- On July 2, 2025, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged China in Brussels to end rare earth export restrictions and halt support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
- The calls followed ongoing concerns about China's export controls and Chinese firms supplying components for Russian military drones during a deepening trade spat.
- Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, defended these controls as lawful national security measures not targeting any country, stressing they will not cause tensions with Europe.
- Kallas emphasized the EU's total reliance on China for imports of rare earth elements essential to technology and urged practical measures to restore balance in their economic interactions.
- The upcoming EU-China summit on July 24-25 aims to address cooperation themes, with leaders viewing rare earth issues as a potential bond rather than a flashpoint.
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The head of German diplomacy Johann Wadephul criticized China on Thursday for "untransparent" export restrictions for rare earths, which "worry a lot" the German economy in the midst of trade war.
EU Presses China Over Support for Russia’s War, Export Restrictions on Rare Earths
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has told her Chinese counterpart that Beijing should lift its restrictions on rare earth exports and stop enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine. Kallas hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels for the 13th round of strategic dialogue on July 2. According to a statement from the EU’s diplomatic service, their discussions aimed to lay the groundwork for a summit between leaders from both sides …
Kaia Kalas called on China to end its distortive practices, including its restrictions on rare earth exports.
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